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Sixers ride win streak into matchup vs. struggling Nuggets
The Denver Nuggets and Philadelphia 76ers are in very different moods entering a Friday night showdown in Philadelphia.,The Nuggets (28-19) have lost three games in a row, while the Sixers have won four straight. That disparity sets up an intriguing matchup between two teams that played a lopsided g...
Dwyane Wade reveals he had cancerous tumor removed from kidney
Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade had surgery to remove a cancerous tumor from his right kidney in December 2023, he revealed during his podcast published on Thursday.,Wade, who turned 43 on Jan. 17, made his first public comments on the health issue on "The Why with Dwyane Wade" while speaking with podcast...
NFL reports ‘historic low’ for concussions in 2024
In announcing injury data for the 2024 season Thursday, the NFL said that concussions had decreased to a "historic low" as helmet safety continued to rise.,Concussions were down 17 percent from the 2023 campaign and 12 percent compared to the 2021-23 three-year average.,"Today is an important milest...
Massage therapists accuse Ravens K Justin Tucker of sexual misconduct
Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker was accused of inappropriate sexual behavior by six massage therapists in an investigative story by the Baltimore Banner on Thursday.,Tucker released a statement on social media vehemently denying the allegations, and the Ravens said in their own statement that ...
A Lim Kim grabs four-shot lead at Tournament of Champions
A Lim Kim of South Korea shot a sterling 7-under-par 65 on Thursday that handed her a four-stroke lead after one round of the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions, the LPGA's season opener in Orlando, Fla.,Kim's seven-birdie, bogey-free card gave her ample cushion on the rest of the 32-wom...
Florida coach Todd Golden moving on from Title IX investigation
Florida coach Todd Golden is happy to focus on basketball while putting sexual misconduct accusations behind him.,The university cleared Golden on Monday after a four-month Title IX investigation in which he was accused of stalking, sexual exploitation and sexual harassment, including sending unwant...
WTA roundup: Elise Mertens rallies in Singapore
No. 2 seed Elise Mertens of Belgium brushed off a loss in a first-set tiebreaker and got past Germany's Tatjana Maria 6-7 (3), 6-3, 6-1 on Thursday to advance to the quarterfinals of the Singapore Tennis Open.,Mertens rallied from a 3-0 hole in the first set to get to the tiebreaker, only to squande...
Predators, Sabres try to keep digging out of conference cellars
Winning consistently remains a problem for the Buffalo Sabres. The Nashville Predators, one of the streakiest teams in the NHL, can relate.,At or near the bottom of their respective conferences, the Sabres host the Predators on Friday night.,Both of these teams own 43 points, which puts Buffalo last...
Semi-retired Lexi Thompson to play in Founders Cup
It didn't take long for Lexi Thompson to make her return to the LPGA Tour after announcing her retirement from full-time competition last year.,Thompson, 29, will compete in the Founders Cup next week in Bradenton, Fla., according to the field list for the tournament.,Thompson qualified because she ...
Caitlin Clark, Fever to play exhibition vs. Brazil at Iowa
Caitlin Clark will return to her alma mater when the Indiana Fever face the Brazilian national team in an exhibition game at Iowa.,The Fever announced Thursday that they will play Brazil in Iowa City on May 4. The school said ticket and broadcast information will be released next month.,Clark starre...
Struggling Butler hopes trip to Georgetown sparks turnaround
Since joining the Big East, Butler has experienced great success in the nation's capital and will hope that trend continues Friday when they visit Georgetown in a matchup of two teams in dire need of a victory.,Butler (9-12, 2-8) has matched its worst 10-game start in the Big East since its inaugura...
Minnesota United acquire Argentina's Nicolas Romero
Minnesota United FC acquired defender Nicolas Romero from Argentina's Atletico Tucuman on Thursday.,The 21-year-old Argentine center back signed a three-year deal with an option for 2028. He will occupy U22 Initiative and international roster slots.,Romero tallied two goals in 78 matches from 2021-2...
Greg Norman joins board for '32 Brisbane Olympics
Golfing great Greg Norman is joining the organizing board for the 2032 Summer Olympics in Brisbane, Australia.,Norman, who hails from Queensland, Australia, is a two-time Open champion (1986, 1993) and former CEO of LIV Golf. "The Shark" held the latter position until earlier this month when it was ...
Franchise hero Miguel Almiron returns to Atlanta United
Atlanta United announced the return of franchise hero Miguel Almiron on Thursday.,The 31-year-old Paraguay international helped Atlanta claim the 2018 MLS Cup before joining the Premier League's Newcastle United for a then-record outgoing transfer fee of $27 million.,Almiron returns from Newcastle f...
ESPN picks up option on ACC contract through 2036
ESPN has agreed to exercise its option to continue broadcasting Atlantic Coast Conference sporting events through 2036, the network reported on Thursday.,ESPN had until Feb. 1 to pick up the option on a 20-year contract it signed in 2016. The deal would have ended after the 2027 season had the netwo...
No. 10 Purdue bracing for Indiana's 'best effort'
No. 10 Purdue looks to record its ninth victory in 10 games when it hosts Indiana on Friday night in Big Ten play at West Lafayette, Ind.,The Boilermakers are looking to beat the rival Hoosiers for the 16th time in the past 20 meetings.,Purdue (16-5, 8-2 Big Ten) is 1 1/2 games behind first-place Mi...
Way-Too-Early 2025 Heisman Trophy Picks: Top Contenders and Dark Horse Candidates
Get an early look at the top contenders for the 2025 Heisman Trophy, including surprise candidates and dark horse picks who could shake up the race....
Stephen A. Smith Shouldn’t Have To Beg LeBron James to End Bronny James Experiment
ESPN's top basketball personality Stephen A. Smith should not be forced to cover Bronny James playing in the regular season, especially because his game needs time to develop....
Red Bulls sign Canadian D Raheem Edwards
The New York Red Bulls announced the signing of Canadian defender Raheem Edwards on Thursday.,The two-year deal is pending receipt of his international paperwork and includes an option for 2027.,Edwards, 29, has eight goals and 28 assists in 177 MLS matches with Toronto FC (2016-17), CF Montreal (20...
Lions announce John Morton as OC, Kelvin Sheppard as DC
The Detroit Lions on Thursday announced the hiring of John Morton as offensive coordinator and the promotion of Kelvin Sheppard to defensive coordinator.,Terms of their respective contracts were not disclosed by the Lions.,Morton, 55, replaces Ben Johnson, who was hired as the head coach of the Chic...